"Assistant Professor of Anthropology - Biological"

Position Overview

Position Summary: Eastern New Mexico University's (ENMU) Department of Anthropology and Applied Archaeology invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Anthropology with a specialization in Biological Anthropology. The position entails a 4/4 teaching load. This is a residential appointment in a collegial department with a supportive campus culture, and campus presence/relocation is required. ENMU seeks candidates committed to excellent undergraduate and graduate education and student success within the framework of the teacher-scholar model.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach a range of introductory undergraduate-level forensic science/forensic anthropology/biological anthropology and/or other anthropology courses across in-person, hybrid, and online modalities
• Contribute to the graduate program as a Biological Anthropologist
• Establish a research program that provides practical, applied, and lab-based training and research experiences for ENMU students (including undergraduate capstone/graduate thesis/projects).
• Contribute to academic planning, curricular design, program development, recruiting/retention efforts, and program assessment
• Involvement with related student organizations
• Engage in scholarly activities, including publications, presentations, and seeking grant funding
• Serve on departmental, college and university committees
• Regular and predictable attendance is required
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Anthropology with a focus in Biological Anthropology or a closely related field
• Commitment to excellence in both undergraduate and graduate teaching

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Clear plans for an active research program
• Knowledge about the analysis of human remains

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience in Osteology/Skeletal analysis at the college level
• Experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate anthropology students.
• Familiarity with Native American groups and NAGPRA
• Interest in regional issues and community engagement

Working Conditions

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

• Work is sedentary in nature that at times requires exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, job knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

Additional Information

Position open until filled. Desired start date is January 2026, but Fall 2026 start is possible.

• Review of applications will begin immediately. Start date may vary, with a January 2026 start date preferred. The position will remain open until filled. Please contact the search chair with any questions about the application process (Elizabeth.M.Lynch@enmu.edu).
• Electronic applications may be submitted through the links available in the Employment area of the ENMU Human Resources page (http://www.enmu.edu/about/employment-and-hr/employment-opportunities).

Required Documents:

• Letter of interest outlining qualifications
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Curriculum Vitae
• Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)
• Contact information for three references (blind reference calls may be made on applicants who become a finalist for the position)
• Applicants must pass a pre-employment background check